Thorunn BaconMar 18, 20192 minGlimmer of hope for women's health. I'm heartened to find that Prof Lesley Regan, the president of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, is co-chairing a wo...
Thorunn BaconApr 22, 20182 minHow much walking is enough?Walking is often the first exercise I introduce to my clients, especially if they haven't exercises for a long time or their fitness leve...
Thorunn BaconMar 22, 20181 min New study shows mediterranean diet improves muscle mass and bone density after menopause. A new study of postmenopausal women in Brazil found higher bone mass and muscle mass in postmenopausal women who started eating a Medite...
Thorunn BaconMar 15, 20182 minStress can affect bone health It might seem surprising to find that there is increasing evidence that stress can have negative effect on bone health. Stress and how it...
Thorunn BaconMar 15, 20182 minDo I need vitamin and mineral supplements?During the menopause, women's needs change as more bone gets broken down than is made, causing thinning and possible osteoporosis. In mos...
Thorunn BaconMar 15, 20182 min 3 'golden' exercises needed for strong bones. Evidence shows that you need three main types of exercise and exercises needed to maintain and improve bone health and strength. 1. We...
Thorunn BaconFeb 12, 20181 minWhat happens to bone during the menopause?So what happens to bones as they age, and why is bone density so much more important to women than men? Bone is a living thing and throu...
Thorunn BaconJan 7, 20181 minWalking for strong bones Walking is a weight-bearing exercise and therefor good for bone building, but it mustn't be your only form of exercises as it does little...